What to watch
SATURDAY
Oct. 2, 2021
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
The Haunted Museum
discovery+ New Series
The creepy collection of haunted artifacts housed inside Zak Bagans’ (Ghost Adventures) Haunted Museum in Las Vegas is getting the spotlight in this new horror anthology series produced in collaboration with horror-film master Eli Roth, with the series presenting the frightening and hellish tales behind the spooky relics on display. Bagans is opening his museum vaults and sharing the secrets and stories behind a curated selection of his most prized haunted items by way of scripted shorts produced by Roth and his accredited team, with featured commentary from Bagans himself. The first two episodes are available today.
The Good Father:
The Martin MacNeill Story
Lifetime, 7 p.m. Original Film
Based on actual events, The Good Father tells the story of Dr. MacNeill (Tom Everett Scott) and the incredible life he led with his former-beauty-queen wife, Michele (Charisma Carpenter), and their eight children. A pillar of the community, he was respected and loved by all, especially by his daughter Alexis (Anwen O’Driscoll), who adored him and even wanted to follow in his footsteps to become a doctor. But everything soon changes after Dr. MacNeill convinces Michele to have plastic surgery, ultimately leading to her drowning while on prescription medication. Just a few short weeks after his wife’s suspicious death, Dr. MacNeill brings home Gypsy Willis, a new live-in “nanny” for his children who is in actuality his mistress. Shocked by her father’s actions, Alexis begins to question everything she has known about him and discovers the depth of his lies, including his bogus medical credentials, falsified military records and that the man and good doctor she once revered was capable of murder.
Love Strikes Twice
Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m.
Original Film
Workaholic lawyer Maggie is having marriage issues. She wishes for a do-over and awakens 15 years in the past. Will Maggie choose college boyfriend Rick, or will she stay with husband Josh? Starring Katie Findlay, Wyatt Nash and Marshall Williams.
Saturday Night Live
NBC, 10:30 p.m. Live Season Premiere The iconic late-night sketch comedy/music series will return for Season 47 tonight. The host and musical guest had not been announced at presstime.